Gardener

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Take a glimpse into why CW might be the right place for you:

• Location: Key West Naval Base
• Shift: 7:00am to 3:30pm

If you enjoy working outside and staying active, this job is for you. We’re looking for reliable people to join our Gardener team!

What You’ll Do:

As a Gardener , you’ll help maintain beautiful outdoor spaces by performing a variety of landscaping and groundskeeping tasks. You’ll also complete daily equipment checks to ensure safe and proper operation.

Your Daily Responsibilities Include:

• Hedge trimming and weed removal.
• Maintaining landscape beds.
• Mowing, raking, edging, weeding, and shearing.
• Hand pruning shrubs and small trees.
• Safely operating landscaping equipment.
• Spraying lawns, trees, and shrubs.
• Planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Watering gardens and lawn areas.
• Clearing drainage ditches and culverts.
• Operating tractors with equipment attachments.

A Day in the Life of a Landscaping Crew Member:

• Check in with your supervisor and team to review assignments.
• Load tools and equipment needed for the day.
• Perform mowing, edging, trimming, and detailed landscaping work.
• Weed, prune, mulch, and plant seasonal flowers.
• Clean and finish each worksite by removing debris and blowing walkways.
• Report equipment or site issues to your crew leader.
• Return to the office, unload, clean, and prep for the next day.

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum of (1) one-year commercial landscape experience.
• Follows safety rules and wears proper protective gear at all times.
• Basic understanding of Plant ID.
• Basic hand pruning skills.
• Works well with others and listens to instructions.
• Takes pride in doing quality work and getting it right the first time.
• Open to learning new tasks and improving skills.
• Brings a positive attitude and shows up ready to contribute.
• This role requires passing a security clearance and maintaining it throughout your employment.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Be part of a team that appreciates your hard work and helps you grow.
• Get support from our Employee Wellness Coordinator.
• Work outside in the fresh air and sunshine—no desk required.
• See the difference you make every day by creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes.
• Learn how to use professional landscaping tools and techniques.
• Grow your career—many of our team members move up and take on new roles.
• Stay active and fit while you work—who needs a gym when your job keeps you moving?

Explore Our Generous Benefits Package

• Employer Paid Benefits Includes:
  • Insurance - Medical, Dental
  • Vision - voluntary benefit
  • Telemedicine
  • Retirement Plan & Match Options
  • Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Must be able to lift and carry landscaping materials and chemical equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires long periods of standing, walking, bending, and performing repetitive movements, often across uneven or sloped terrain.
• Involves manual dexterity and steady hands for mixing chemicals, calibrating sprayers, and applying treatments with precision.
• Visual acuity is essential for reading labels, diagnosing pest issues, and identifying plant health concerns.
• May require climbing ladders, reaching overhead branches, or accessing confined outdoor spaces.
• Work is conducted outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, humidity, and precipitation.
• Exposure to airborne particles, odors, fumes, chemical residue, and biohazards such as mold or animal waste is common.
• Regular contact with pest control products demands careful handling and strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Encounters with insects, rodents, and other wildlife may occur during inspections and treatments.
• Requires use of powered equipment that produces noise and vibration; personal protective equipment must be worn at all times.
• Reasonable accommodations can be provided.

Your Next Great Outdoor Adventure Starts Here - APPLY today!

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